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KN58 OPL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,573 mi
Last recorded82,573 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 OPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,092 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 71,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,220 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,389 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower leading track control arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower track control arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 67,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower leading track control arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower track control arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,608 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Sep 2017 55,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,377 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,512 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,511 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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KN58 OPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN58 OPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN58 OPL registered?

KN58 OPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is KN58 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 OPL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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